[EKaru]

2011 Nissan Murano Refresh

2011 Nissan Murano

The Nissan Murano’s premium crafted crossover experience continues in 2011 with a number of significant enhancements – starting with a revised front grille and bumper design, new taillight appearance, a new 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheel design and the addition of a new trim level, the Murano SV model.

The new Murano SV offers a long list of standard comfort and convenience features such as dual panel power moonroof, 7-inch color monitor, RearView Monitor, 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, 08IT system with USB for iPod® and CD, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), automatic on/off headlights, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and more.

Other Murano enhancements for the 2011 model year include a change of instrument panel illumination from orange to white; the addition of an auto dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® Universal Transceiver to Murano SL; heated steering wheel added to Murano SL; Bose® premium audio system with nine speakers and dual subwoofer added to Murano SL; new center stack colors; new wood grain hue on Murano LE; and one new exterior color, Graphite Blue.

All 2011 Muranos feature a VQ-series 3.5-liter DOHC V6 rated at 265 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque and an advanced Xtronic CVT™ that provides a sporty and smooth driving experience. Murano is available in front-wheel drive or with an Intuitive All-Wheel Drive system, and all Muranos come standard with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with a Traction Control System (TCS) for all-weather confidence.

Standard or available technology includes Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start, Interface System for iPod®, 11-speaker Bose® premium audio system, an advanced touch screen navigation system with 9.3GB Music Box® hard drive, and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System. The 2011 Murano is available in eight models: Murano S FWD, Murano S AWD, Murano SV FWD (new for 2011), Murano SV AWD (new for 2011), Murano SL FWD, Murano SL AWD, Murano LE FWD and Murano LE AWD.

The 2011 Nissan Murano is scheduled to go on sale in October 2010.

Revisions for 2011 include:

* New Murano SV trim level
* New front grille and bumper design
* New 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheel design on S, SV and SL models
* Instrument panel illumination changed to white (from previous orange)
* Auto dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink Universal Transceiver added to Murano SL
* Heated steering wheel added to Murano SL
* Bose premium audio system with nine speakers and dual subwoofer added to Murano SL
* New center stack colors, new wood grain hue on Murano LE
* One new exterior color: Graphite Blue

[cornerjunkie]

not very "refreshing" if you ask me

[RSRlover4life]

It looks like a chubby FX

[CarFanatic56]

not feeling the front

[EKaru]

Originally Posted by CarFanatic56

not feeling the front

That's cause it's busy, much like a Ferrari 458

[KwlAznKid]

not feeling the amber turn signals in the rear.. all red or with white would have been better

[MaleChimp]

I think it looks good, I'd own one

[EKaru]

Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

not feeling the amber turn signals in the rear.. all red or with white would have been better

My guess is that when it's available here, it would be all red... In the UK for example, the Vettes have amber tail lights, which don't look right

[Super Gyros]

Originally Posted by CarFanatic56

not feeling the front

Originally Posted by EKaru

That's cause it's busy, much like a Ferrari 458

These.

[tenfifteen]

Grill's too busy, but it's still an improvement. Ultimately the Edge still wins for me in this segment. New V6 gets 19/27 (18/23 in the Murano) and has 285hp (265 in the Murano). May not go for the 2.0L EcoBoost after all.